Guidebook for Cincinnati

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Guidebook for Cincinnati

Sightseeing

Worth a visit if you like that sort of thing.
Main Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County
Worth a visit if you like that sort of thing.
Just a good place to be outdoors.
157 locals recommend
Eden Park
950 Eden Park Dr
157 locals recommend
Just a good place to be outdoors.
It's no Central Park but when the weather's nice it's a lovely place to spend time outdoors.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm St
221 locals recommend
It's no Central Park but when the weather's nice it's a lovely place to spend time outdoors.

Food Scene

If all you get from here is the queso, you'll have won.
7 locals recommend
Taqueria Mercado Cincinnati
100 E 8th St
7 locals recommend
If all you get from here is the queso, you'll have won.
I never thought I'd feel good about paying for a $10 hot dog until I ate here. Totally worth it.
52 locals recommend
Senate
1100 Vine St
52 locals recommend
I never thought I'd feel good about paying for a $10 hot dog until I ate here. Totally worth it.
Try the Turtle, it's delicious. You can get ahead of the evening rush by downloading their iPhone app and pre-ordering.
40 locals recommend
Gomez
107 E 12th St
40 locals recommend
Try the Turtle, it's delicious. You can get ahead of the evening rush by downloading their iPhone app and pre-ordering.
Great low key wine and coffee bar.
36 locals recommend
1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab
1215 Vine St
36 locals recommend
Great low key wine and coffee bar.
It's the main local coffee spot for artists and professionals alike.
105 locals recommend
Coffee Emporium
110 E Central Pkwy
105 locals recommend
It's the main local coffee spot for artists and professionals alike.
Middle Eastern food. Here's your best option for falafel, shwarma, etc.
2330 Reading Rd
2330 Reading Road
Middle Eastern food. Here's your best option for falafel, shwarma, etc.
They deliver and their pizza is the best in town. Monday and Tuesday they offer discounts on their pies. Order sicilian style for maximum value. Definitely worth the trip for their half priced appetizers and discounted drinks during their 3pm-6pm Happy Hour. I can't get enough of their buffulo chicken egg rolls.
19 locals recommend
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza & Sportsbar
113 W McMillan St
19 locals recommend
They deliver and their pizza is the best in town. Monday and Tuesday they offer discounts on their pies. Order sicilian style for maximum value. Definitely worth the trip for their half priced appetizers and discounted drinks during their 3pm-6pm Happy Hour. I can't get enough of their buffulo chicken egg rolls.
On the ground floor they've got great pizza and they're open late. The 2nd floor is a classy cocktail lounge.
48 locals recommend
Goodfellas Over-The-Rhine
1211 Main St
48 locals recommend
On the ground floor they've got great pizza and they're open late. The 2nd floor is a classy cocktail lounge.
They don't deliver for orders under $30 but their food is outstanding. My go to choices are the chicken tikka masala, the lamb korma, and always always their garlic naan.
Krishna Indian Restaurant and Carry Out
313 Calhoun St
They don't deliver for orders under $30 but their food is outstanding. My go to choices are the chicken tikka masala, the lamb korma, and always always their garlic naan.
Small family run Vietnamese restaurant with $4 sandwiches that are just too good. I can never leave without adding some crab rangoon too.
Le's Pho and Sandwiches
3 E Court St
Small family run Vietnamese restaurant with $4 sandwiches that are just too good. I can never leave without adding some crab rangoon too.
Their pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans.
13 locals recommend
Eli's Barbeque
133 W Elder St
13 locals recommend
Their pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans.
Their pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans. *This location has a large outdoor seating area.
45 locals recommend
Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside Drive
45 locals recommend
Their pulled pork sandwiches are the real deal. Don't miss out on their baked beans. *This location has a large outdoor seating area.
It's strictly take out orders only but if you like fish and chips you can't beat their dinners, all under $10.
8 locals recommend
Alabama Fishbar
1601 Race St
8 locals recommend
It's strictly take out orders only but if you like fish and chips you can't beat their dinners, all under $10.
All natural, all delicious. Treat yourself.
140 locals recommend
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine St
140 locals recommend
All natural, all delicious. Treat yourself.
Everyone raves about the bacon maple glazed doughnuts but my personal favorite of theirs the blueberry with cream cheese frosting.
52 locals recommend
Holtman's Donut Shop
Vine Street
52 locals recommend
Everyone raves about the bacon maple glazed doughnuts but my personal favorite of theirs the blueberry with cream cheese frosting.
Their fried chicken and spicy honey are outstanding. Best mac & cheese I know in this town too.
157 locals recommend
The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine St
157 locals recommend
Their fried chicken and spicy honey are outstanding. Best mac & cheese I know in this town too.

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic old bar with loads of charm and the best burger in town.
21 locals recommend
Madonna's Bar and Grill
210 E 8th St
21 locals recommend
Classic old bar with loads of charm and the best burger in town.
If you have to go to a glitzy sports bar this is probably the one to visit. Yes that is "as in Nick Lachey."
17 locals recommend
Lachey's
17 locals recommend
If you have to go to a glitzy sports bar this is probably the one to visit. Yes that is "as in Nick Lachey."
The outdoor area has an amazing fireplace and the quirky indoor area is cozy and always has live music going. Their specialty is hot cocktails, try the Milky Way.
37 locals recommend
The Blind Lemon
936 Hatch St
37 locals recommend
The outdoor area has an amazing fireplace and the quirky indoor area is cozy and always has live music going. Their specialty is hot cocktails, try the Milky Way.
It's not cheap but this place has a pretty great overlooking view of the city.
72 locals recommend
Incline Public House
2601 W 8th St
72 locals recommend
It's not cheap but this place has a pretty great overlooking view of the city.
Classic low key local bar with a pool table and shuffleboard.
18 locals recommend
Miltons The Prospect Hill Tavern
301 Milton St
18 locals recommend
Classic low key local bar with a pool table and shuffleboard.
This is where you want to go for the best cocktails in town. True destination for real mixology.
46 locals recommend
Sundry and Vice
18 W 13th St
46 locals recommend
This is where you want to go for the best cocktails in town. True destination for real mixology.
Queso with chorizo, fresh guacamole, and great tacos. It's easy to get pricey quickly but I seldom go there without ordering a pitcher of their excellent margaritas.
108 locals recommend
Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine St
108 locals recommend
Queso with chorizo, fresh guacamole, and great tacos. It's easy to get pricey quickly but I seldom go there without ordering a pitcher of their excellent margaritas.
The gourmet burgers here are pretty solid. Always 2 beers on tap, their specialty is an eclectic supply of canned beer.
30 locals recommend
Krueger's Tavern
1313 Vine St
30 locals recommend
The gourmet burgers here are pretty solid. Always 2 beers on tap, their specialty is an eclectic supply of canned beer.
This is the alternative bar scene if you're in the mood to dance.
17 locals recommend
Below Zero Lounge
1120 Walnut St
17 locals recommend
This is the alternative bar scene if you're in the mood to dance.
There's a real beer garden vibe here with a large outdoor seating area complete with alternating food vendors and oversized Jenga. Inside and upstairs they have a quality pool table.
22 locals recommend
Neons
208 E 12th St
22 locals recommend
There's a real beer garden vibe here with a large outdoor seating area complete with alternating food vendors and oversized Jenga. Inside and upstairs they have a quality pool table.
Great beers and great burgers. A chill place to grab a bite and hang with friends that's a bit removed from the OTR buzz.
28 locals recommend
Nation Kitchen and Bar
1200 Broadway St
28 locals recommend
Great beers and great burgers. A chill place to grab a bite and hang with friends that's a bit removed from the OTR buzz.
Live music and cheap drinks. They're also the secret spot for cheap and delicious weekend brunch.
44 locals recommend
MOTR Pub
1345 Main St
44 locals recommend
Live music and cheap drinks. They're also the secret spot for cheap and delicious weekend brunch.

Arts & Culture

Always a good production running here.
41 locals recommend
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson St
41 locals recommend
Always a good production running here.
Always a good production running here.
24 locals recommend
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm St
24 locals recommend
Always a good production running here.
The go to spot for movies.
27 locals recommend
AMC Newport On The Levee 20
27 locals recommend
The go to spot for movies.
A fantasically quirky little theatre doing important and compelling work. I've been known to perform there from time to time. They've often got free shows Wednesday nights and they're also home to the local Improv group.
41 locals recommend
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson St
41 locals recommend
A fantasically quirky little theatre doing important and compelling work. I've been known to perform there from time to time. They've often got free shows Wednesday nights and they're also home to the local Improv group.

Shopping

This is the giant liquor store with a huge variety of booze and beer and pretty much anything else you need to party.
18 locals recommend
The Party Source
95 Riviera Dr
18 locals recommend
This is the giant liquor store with a huge variety of booze and beer and pretty much anything else you need to party.

Essentials

If you've got your own car, it's definitely worth the trip for groceries.
12 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
7788 Montgomery Rd
12 locals recommend
If you've got your own car, it's definitely worth the trip for groceries.
It's your closest option for a full grocery store.
94 locals recommend
Kroger
4777 Kenard Ave
94 locals recommend
It's your closest option for a full grocery store.
Fresh groceries plus a variety of nifty shops for locally produced tea, spices, honey, etc.
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race St
292 locals recommend
Fresh groceries plus a variety of nifty shops for locally produced tea, spices, honey, etc.

Everything Else

In case of emergency.
20 locals recommend
The Christ Hospital
2139 Auburn Ave
20 locals recommend
In case of emergency.
For all your fresh juice needs.
Off The Vine
109 E 12th St
For all your fresh juice needs.
Closest gas station.
Shell
2330 Reading Rd
Closest gas station.
For any amenities you might require.
21 locals recommend
CVS
17 William Howard Taft Rd
21 locals recommend
For any amenities you might require.